Science and Society: An Interactive Dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Richard J. Davidson, and Amishi Jha This session will involve an interactive dialogue regarding science and society between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and panelists Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Amishi Jha. The following questions will serve as anchoring themes: As we …
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Epiphanies, Tensions, and Horizons: Pathways Forward In this session, we will reflect on the lessons from the day’s workshops, examine their implications for the fields of contemplative and transformative education, and outline potential pathways forward. We will consider the following questions: How did these conversations impact how we see ourselves and our work? What new …
Epiphanies, Tensions, and Horizons: Pathways Forward
Meditators often feel that their practice aids concentration. But do these subjective reports pan out in daily life?
A preview of Evan Thompson’s new book, Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy
A pioneer in compassion-based medicine on death, dying, and our health care system
Four Scholars Reflect on the State of Contemplative Studies
A new study asks: Does meditation make us more compassionate?
A psychologist explores the path into depression or anatta
